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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.90, 1,293.07 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.90, 1,293.07 and 514.91 is: 773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.90 : 1,293.07 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.90/1,293.07 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.90x = 1,293.07 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.90x = 665,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,814.67/860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.39

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